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Fellow cat lovers must be familiar with the term sterilization or neuter. However, many people might wonder what exactly cat sterilization is, why we need to sterilize our cats, how much it costs, and how to take care after the procedure. What is cat sterilization? Sterilization is the act of removing a cat's reproductive organs so as to limit its reproduction. In males, it is called castration or orchiectomy. The testes, which are the primary source of testosterone hormones, are removed in order to accomplish the procedure. Cats getting this surgery will have lower hormone levels. Meanwhile, in females, it is called ovariohysterectomy (OH). The ovariohysterectomy method is used to lift the uteruses and ovaries during the procedure. As a result, even when the cat mates with the male cat, it is unable to become pregnant. However, there are pros and cons going on out there. Benefits If you still wondering about why we need to sterilize our cat, below are the benefits of cat

The H5N1 or bird flu virus has been sporadically detected in some pets, including cats.  Bird flu affecting cats occurred in Thailand in 2004, northern Germany in 2006, and Poland and South Korea in 2023. As reported by Science News on Friday, May 31, 2024, when bird flu infects mammals, the virus can undergo random mutations. These mutations will help the virus replicate better when in mammalian cells. This increases the likelihood that avian influenza can adapt and spread easily in humans. Veterinarian and environmental epidemiologist at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Maryland, USA, Meghan Davis said that cats may become infected after catching wild birds outdoors. Although the cat did not eat the wild bird, it is considered physical contact that can transmit the virus. In addition, the diet humans feed their pets can also be harmful to cats. "Raw meat diets, and particularly raw poultry diets, have been associated with some of these cases," says Dav

An orange-and-white patterned cat in Limusnunggal, Bogor Regency, West Java, was evacuated by firefighters on Saturday, June 1, 2024, because it tried to attack residents. Member of Bogor Regency Fire Brigade Rescue Team 3, Nuriyadi, said that initially, a resident reported his unrest about the cat's presence. "The homeowner felt uneasy because there was a cat on top of the house going back and forth and trying to attack the residents," said a member of Bogor Regency Fire Brigade Rescue Team 3, Nuriyadi, in his statement. This is not the first time the cat wandered on the roof and tried to attack residents. Residents who felt uneasy then reported the incident to fire officials for further action. Officers received the report at around 11.00 WIB. "The homeowner reported it to the fire brigade. Officers received the report at 11.00 WIB," he said. Receiving reports from residents, Fire brigades immediately went to the scene. Nuriyadi said officers arrived